DIRECTOR: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT is a South African government vacancy at Gauteng Department of Social Development. This job is part of Circular 19 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Head Office (Human Resource Management) | closing date: 22 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
the applicable SMS guidelines per annum).
Applications
Where to send your application.
To apply for the below positions, please apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za
Salary
R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive package which includes basic salary of 70% of the package and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of
the applicable SMS guidelines per annum).
Requirements
- A degree/ (NQF Level 7) in Human Resource Management.
- A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at middle/senior managerial level.
- Excellent knowledge of the Public Service Act (PSA), Public Service Regulations (PSR), Employment Equity Act (EEA), white paper on Transformation and Batho Pele, Basic Condition of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Human Resource Systems.
- Nyukela SMS Certificate for entry into SMS (Senior Management Service) from the National School of Government prior to appointment.
- Code B driver’s licence.
- Human Resource Management in the Public Service will be an added advantage.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), analytical and problem solving, sound project and financial management, strategic capability and leadership, excellent planning and organising, good negotiation and conflict management, excellent managerial and change management and computer literacy skills.
Duties
- Manage the effective implementation of Human Resource Management, including Human Resource Development, Human Resource Administration, Labour Relations, Organisational Development and Recruitment.
- Oversee the management and promotion of fair and sound Labour Relations.
- Strategically manage special programmes, including Employee Health and Wellness (EHWP).
- Manage resources (Human, Finance, Equipment, Assets) in the Directorate.
- Oversee and provide support to the designated operational and delegated management responsibilities of the HRM Directorate.
- Ensure the realisation of performance outcomes and MPAT.
- Optimise the achievement of service delivery and unqualified clean audit opinion.
- Serve as member of the Senior Management Team.
Enquiries
Ms T Mbense Tel No: (011) 355 7703
Notes
NB: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures. The Department reserves the right to fill or not to fill this position(s).
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Original Text
SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive package which includes basic salary of 70% of the package and a flexible portion that may be structured in terms of
the applicable SMS guidelines per annum).
CENTRE : Head Office (Human Resource Management)
REQUIREMENTS : A degree/ (NQF Level 7) in Human Resource Management. A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at middle/senior managerial level. Excellent
knowledge of the Public Service Act (PSA), Public Service Regulations (PSR),
Employment Equity Act (EEA), white paper on Transformation and Batho Pele,
Basic Condition of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA),
Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Human Resource Systems. Nyukela
SMS Certificate for entry into SMS (Senior Management Service) from the
National School of Government prior to appointment. Code B driver’s licence.
Human Resource Management in the Public Service will be an added advantage. Excellent communication (verbal and written), analytical and
problem solving, sound project and financial management, strategic capability and leadership, excellent planning and organising, good negotiation and
conflict management, excellent managerial and change management and computer literacy skills.
DUTIES : Manage the effective implementation of Human Resource Management, including Human Resource Development, Human Resource Administration,
Labour Relations, Organisational Development and Recruitment. Oversee the management and promotion of fair and sound Labour Relations. Strategically
manage special programmes, including Employee Health and Wellness
(EHWP). Manage resources (Human, Finance, Equipment, Assets) in the
Directorate. Oversee and provide support to the designated operational and delegated management responsibilities of the HRM Directorate. Ensure the
realisation of performance outcomes and MPAT. Optimise the achievement of service delivery and unqualified clean audit opinion. Serve as member of the
Senior Management Team.
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Mbense Tel No: (011) 355 7703
NOTE : NB: The selection and appointment of candidates is subject to positive vetting and verification requirements as per government policy and procedures. The
Department reserves the right to fill or not to fill this position(s).
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 19 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.